A cool, breezy but sunny fall afternoon greeted 14 members and 5 guests at the Veterans Park in Crofton for the 4th annual Chapter Picnic. CSX cooperated with 3 intermodals and 2 regular freights during the afternoon. Wally Watts brought his German steam engines for everyone’s enjoyment between trains. Steve Miller had his computer set-up to keep track of trains and Chuck Hinrichs provided the soft drinks and chips. The Easterlys were on hand with their new home – a travel trailer – and were headed to Missouri after the picnic. The Country Cupboard supplied the usual great sandwiches for those that didn’t bring lunch. All in all a pretty good afternoon with a good chance to mix with the members in a perfectly relaxed atmosphere. (Story and photos by Chuck Hinrichs)

Hunter, Wally and ThomasWally Watts' steam show

Jim Bryan - A study in Total RelaxationSwapping Stories

In the sun and out of the wind.The Crofton Pavillion

Bob, checking the action.Melanie trying the video mode on her new Nikon.

Keith and Rich checking out a CSX nortbounder.Steve and his train watching computer.

A southbound CSX intermodal train.The gypsies, Rex and Melanie.

Rex.Melanie